Tory Warning
The Tories have issued a stark warning that kids will be "thicker" under a Labour government, attributing this to a private schools tax proposal that could overwhelm classrooms.
Labour's Policy
Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, criticized Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party for their plan to tax private schools, suggesting that it could lead to a decline in educational standards that have improved over the past 14 years.
Impact on Class Sizes
The proposed tax on private schools has sparked concerns about a potential increase in class sizes, with the Tories estimating that it could push an additional 40,000 children into the state education system due to unaffordable fees.
Labour's Defence
In response, Labour has defended their policy, stating that the revenue generated from the tax would be used to hire 6,500 new teachers to address staffing shortages in schools.
Conservative Criticism
The Conservatives have ramped up their criticism of Labour's education policies, emphasizing their own achievements in raising school standards since 2010. They highlighted that 90% of schools are now rated as good or outstanding, compared to 68% when they came into power.
Election Choice
Rishi Sunak underscored the importance of education in improving children's life chances and presented the upcoming election as a choice between the Conservatives, who have a track record of driving up school standards, and Labour, whose policies could jeopardize educational outcomes.
